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Job DetailsFull time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)Flexibility to work part-time 0.8 FTE for the right candidate$74.35 per hour + Super + Qualification AllowanceAbility to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local GovernmentAbout Merri-bek City CouncilMerri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our longterm vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafs right at the doorstep.Merribek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merribek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafs, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merribek is a great place to live, work and play.About The RoleMerribek City Council is seeking an experienced and valuesdriven Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coordinator to join our MCH leadership team in a permanent fulltime role. Working collaboratively with two other MCH Coordinators, and reporting to the Unit Manager Maternal and Child Health & Immunisation, this role provides professional leadership to our MCH workforce within a supportive leadership team.At Merribek, we value and actively support our Maternal and Child Health staff, recognising they are central to positive outcomes for children and families. In this role, you will ensure we deliver highquality, familycentred and culturally safe MCH services for families with children aged 05 years across the Merribek municipality. You will support and develop staff through supervision and mentoring, promote evidencebased practice and continuous improvement, contribute to service planning and lead quality initiatives. Working in close partnership with fellow Coordinators to manage projects, quality improvement, support integrated service delivery and ensure services are responsive to the needs of diverse communities.What We Are Looking ForA values led and experienced leader in Maternal & Child HealthA collaborative leadership style and strong communication skillsCommitment to staff development and supportCommitment to evidenceinformed practice, child safety, cultural safety and equityThe ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a teambased environmentSkills And Experience Required To Perform The RoleAPHRA Registered Div 1 Nurse and Registered Midwife and Maternal and Child Health Nurse qualified to practice in VictoriaDemonstrated experience, or a strong interest in developing capability, in providing supervision, professional support, debriefing and mentoring to staff, with a commitment to reflective practice.Experience contributing to the delivery of highquality services in a health, community or child and family service setting, with an interest in continuous improvement.Understanding of the health and community support services system, particularly services for children and families.Skills and experience in delivering responsive, inclusive and culturally safe services that meet the needs of diverse communities.Experience or exposure to project work, service improvement initiatives or change processes, with an interest in strengthening project and leadership capability.A current Victorian Drivers Licence and a current Working with Children Check.What The Role Can OfferMonthly RDOExtensive opportunities for training & career developmentSalary sacrifice optionsA real sense of worklife balance & flexible work optionsEmployersupported study assistance schemesWellness programsFurther support offered for our staffUp to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leavePurchase leaveCeremonial leaveGender affirmation leaveFamily violence leaveEEO StatementMerribek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merribek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.Merribek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on .Our CommitmentIn May 2021, Merribek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.Merribek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr